These Are a Few Of My Favorite (Organizing) Things!

By: Rosemary Chieppo
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:41:52
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1. INVISIBLE BOOKSHELF

I love books! Traditional bookshelves can take up a lot of space. I know; I’ve got a bunch of them! The Invisible Bookshelf is one for the books… literally! This bookshelf appears to suspend a stack of books mid air against a wall without any support; a hidden ledge works like magic to hold them. The result is an artful stack of "floating" books that's neat, tidy and uniquely decorative for practically every room in the house. (getorganized.com; 800-803-9400; $19.98)

And since we’re on the subject…

2. SAPIEN BOOKCASE

As far as I’m concerned there is never enough space for books. The Sapien Bookcase provides a unique solution. By holding texts in a horizontal fashion, the design can accommodate books in a very compact footprint. All shelves are removable (10 shelves on the short; 14 shelves on the tall) and can hold approximately five books each, or 20 lbs. When fully loaded, the bookcase virtually disappears behind the books. All metal construction and a heavy, weighted base ensure the design’s strength and stability. (designwithinreach.com; 800.944.2233; short $148.00; tall $278.00)

3. ROBOFORM2GO

Everywhere you turn you’ve got to remember a password for something or other. Roboform2go is a fob that memorizes all your online passwords and bookmarks. Just plug it into a USB port. (roboform.com; 877-roboform; $40.00)

4. PLANO DURASHELF

You can always recognize one of my clients; they’ve probably got this plastic, ventilated shelving unit somewhere in their home. My mother bought a bunch for her basement and garage. Plastic has far outpaced traditional rust-prone metal racks in sales because they are less expensive and easier to assemble. The DuraShelf is sturdy and rust-resistant; I can ssemble one in minutes without tools. (Lowe’s; about $23.00)

5. HANGA-DANGA HANGER HOLDER

Why didn’t I think of this? There’s a tangled mess of hangers in just about every closet I’ve seen. The Hanga-Danga solves virtually every hanger problem. The sturdy, one piece, virtually unbreakable plastic design is a lightweight hanger storage unit and carrying case. It’s great in the closet or laundry room, and handy for taking hangers to the laundromat or dry cleaners. Depending on hanger size, holds up to 100 wire, 36 plastic, or 12 wood Hangers. (organize.com; 800-600-9827; $9.95)

6. HELPER SHELVES/STACKING SHELVES

Getting a handle on overcrowded cupboards can be a daunting task. Helper shelves double the horizontal space of a shelf, offering more space above and below the helper shelf. They often come in a few different widths and heights. (Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Linens ‘n Things, or in specialty stores such as The Container Store; $4.99 and up)

I like snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes but, not being much of a winter person, love when those silver-white winters melt into springs. Happy organizing!

Rosemary Chieppo has been a professional organizer, writer and public speaker since 1999. The costs of not being organized are enormous: time, money and stress. Organizing is the greatest gift people can give themselves; it clears the path to life’s more important destinations! Visit Rosemary's website at http://www.borntoorganize.com

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